HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-85 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANVILLE
In the Matter of: )
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Granting Rezoning of Land) ORDINANCE NO. 85
from R-15 (Single-family)
Residential) to P-1 )
(Planned Unit District) )
and Amending the Zoning )
Map of the City )
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The City Council of the City of Danville DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Rezoning.
That the approximately 63 acre parcel located at the eastern
terminous of Tunbridge Road (Assessor's Parcel Number
207-050-005) and shown on the attached Exhibit B is rezoned
from the R-15 (Single-family Residential to the P-1 (Planned
Unit) District. Rezoning is based upon the approved
development plan for PUD 85-9, as conditioned by the
requirements listed in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. Zoning Map.
The zoning map of the City of Danville is amended
accordingly.
SECTION 3. Publication.
The City Clerk shall either a) have this ordinance published
once within 15 days after adoption in a newspaper of general
circulation of b) have a summary of this ordinance published
twice in a newspaper of general circulation once five days
before its adoption and again within 15 days after adoption.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the City
Council of the City of Danville held on FeSrua%y 3rd' , and was
adopted and ordered published at a meeting of the Council held
on February Z0 , 1985, by the following vote:
AYES: ~nnett, Lane, McNeely, Offenhartz, Schlendorf
NOES: NOne
ABSTAIN: None ~~/~t /~/V ~~
MAYOR /
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ATTEST: , CITY~LERK
EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
REVISED TENTATIVE MAP 6675
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PUD 85-9
FINDINGS
The Planning Commission of the City of Danville makes the
following findings in support of the proposed Tentative Map and
Preliminary and Final Development Plan (SD 6675 and PUD 85-9).
1. The Revised Tentative Map and Final Development Plan
together with the design and improvement of the
proposed subdivision are consistent with the Sycamore
Valley Specific Plan and the General Plan.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and
proposed density of development.
3. The design of the subdivision and the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
4. The design of the subdivision and the type of
improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
5. The design of the subdivision and the type of
improvements will not conflict with easements acquired
by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
6. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the
Sycamore Valley Specific Plan and certified by Contra
Costa County in 1981, and an addendum to this EIR was
prepared and approved by the City of Danville in 1985.
7. That development as proposed is designed to take place
as far beneath the adjacent ridgeline as is practicable
consistent with the provisions of the Sycamore Valley
Specific Plan.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This approval is based upon the Tentative Map for
Subdivision 6675 dated August 30, 1985, and the
Preliminary Development Plan for PUD 85-9 dated
August 30, 1985 as modified by the Conditions of
Approval as contained herein. Any revision to these
plans shall be submitted for review by the Chief of
Planning and City Engineer.
2. That the total number of residential lots shall not
exceed 43.
3. That the land uses and minimum dimensional standards
and requirements for principal and accessory
structures of these lots shall be generally as
provided in the R-10 district except as otherwise
modified by these conditions or at the time of
architectural approval based on unusual lot shape or
topography.
Residential building height shall not exceed 28 feet
above average grade. Any deviation from these
criteria or interpretation of standards shall be
subject to the administrative review and approval of
the Chief of Planning.
4. For purposes of unit siting, the following criteria
shall apply:
a. On opposing corner lots, at least one unit
shall be one story.
b. The same unit plan or elevation shall not be
located next to or directly across the street
from each other.
c. Front yard setbacks shall be varied to create
additional visual relief.
d. Sideyard fencing shall be located so as to
combine sideyard areas with frontyard to the
greatest extent possible.
e. On corner lots, the minimum street side
setback shall be 10 feet.
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5. Architectural approval for plans submitted as part
of the Final Development Plan is not granted with
this approval. Plans, including floor plans and
elevations shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Architectural Review Subcommittee of
the Planning Commission ~//~~ prior to
issuance of individual building permits. Building
plans shall incorporate but not be limited to the
following design criteria:
a. This project shall be considered a custom
home subdivision. Individual structures
shall be designed accordingly.
b. All four exterior unit elevations shall be
trimmed and detailed similar to front
elevations. Trim material around doors and
windows shall be a minimum 1 5/8" thickness.
c. Where tile roofing is to be emDloved. red
tile roofing shall be discouraged in favor of
slate, grey or brown colored concrete tile
with a dull finish.
d. White stucco finishes shall be avoided in
favor of beige or earthtone colors.
e. All air conditioners/condensers shall be
ground mounted and screened from public view.
f. Approved spark attestors shall be installed
on each chimney used for fireplaces and
appliances in which solid or liquid fuel may
be used.
g. If the City of Danville adopts an ordinance
addressing requirements for fire retardant
roofing on a Citywide basis prior to issuance
of building permits for this project, then
the developer shall comply with the
requirements of that ordinance.
6. That the boundary line between proposed open space
lots 45 and 46 as shown on the development plan and
tentative maD. shall be relocated from 200 to 300
feet to the north and closer to Sycamore Creek and
approximately follow the 490 foot elevation contour
line. The precise location of this boundarv shall
be determined subseauentl¥ in conjunction with the
acguisition of the desianated Dark site as shown on
the Sycamore Valley Specific Plan.
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-- 7. All grading within the areas designated as open
space shall be at slopes no greater than 3:1.
8. That a project landscape, street tree and entryway
plan be submitted for review and approval by the
Chief of Planning. This plan shall conform to the
requirements of the Sycamore Valley Specific Plan.
Two street trees shall be required for each interior
lot and three trees per corner lot. Trees shall be
minimum 15 gallons in size.
9. That the developer shall follow all the
recommendations contained in the Geologic and Soils
Investigation (No. AO-1147-J1) as prepared by
Applied Soil Mechanics, Inc. in the final design and
construction of the project.
10. That the effective date of tentative map and
development plan approval shall be the effective
date of the ordinance accomplishing the rezoning of
the subject property as adopted by the City Council.
11. Developer shall participate in an assessment
district or other funding mechanism for completion
of all requirements contained in the Sycamore Valley
Specific Plan pursuant to the approved Scope of
-- Improvements as amended and adopted by the City
Council on July 3, 1985. In addition, the developer
shall participate in a Lighting and Landscaping
Maintenance District to be formed in accordance with
the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
12. The applicant shall explore the possibility of
annexing the project to the existing Sycamore H.O.A.
If this alternative is not feasible Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's), Articles of
Incorporation and By-laws for a mandatory homeowners
association (HOA) shall be prepared for the
project. The City shall be made a third party
beneficiary as to the sections of the CC&Rts which
address any applicable conditions included in the
project conditions of approval, and the following
areas of concern:
A. Maintenance of private drainage systems, lot
grading and landscaping, and subdrain areas.
B. Prohibition of recreational vehicle parking.
C. Construction of architectural additions
and/or remodels, swimming pools and accessory
structures of any kind shall require the
approval of the HOA and the City of Danville.-
D. A permanent maintenance agreement for all
landscaping in common areas will be required
from the HOA assuring regular maintenance
including irrigation, fertilization and weed
abatement.
E. All Emergency Vehicle Accessways (EVA's) and
fire trails within the area controlled by the
HOA shall be maintained by the HOA.
F. Drip irrigation systems should be considered
where practical. As built irrigation plans
shall be provided to the HOA for all common
areas.
G. CC&R's shall include the City as a
beneficiary of the agreement. The City shall
be granted right but not the duty of
enforcing any provisions contained in the
CC&R's. Additions to the CC&R's by the HOA
consistent with the original CC&R's may be
made at the discretion of the HOA. Any
changes pertaining to conditions of approval
imposed upon the project shall be submitted
to the City for review by the City Attorney.
H. Membership in the HOA is mandatory for all
lot owners in the subdivision.
I. No antennas, microwave or satellite receiving
dishes or other broadcasting or receiving
devices shall be permitted.
J. Flood Control District responsibility for
maintenance of Sycamore Creek shall be
limited to maintenance of drop structures,
clearing of debris and sediments as necessary
to maintain capacity and preventing future
erosion from exceeding the limits of the
flood plain. County Flood Control shall have
the right of access over any private streets
within the project.
Prior to filing of a final subdivision map,
the City Attorney shall review the CC&Rs to
assure that all applicable conditions of
approval have been addressed.
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13. The developer shall comply with the requirements
of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District as
specified in the Sycamore Valley Specific Plan.
Said compliance shall be verified in the form of a
letter of understanding or agreement prior to
issuance of grading permits or recordation of
Final Maps, whichever shall first occur.
14. Within 30 days of the date of Planning Commission
approval, the Tentative Map and Development Plan
shall be revised to include all applicable
conditions contained herein and resubmitted to the
City Engineer.
15. All interior subdivision streets shall be
dedicated to the City of Danville and constructed
to City public road standards, or to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
16. The developer shall enter into an acceptable
i agreement with the City, addressing the
disposition and improvement of lands designated as
open space prior to issuance of grading permits or
recordation of Final Maps for the project,
whichever shall first occur.
17. Eight foot wide public utility easements shall be
provided adjacent to both sides of all proposed
street rights-of-way throughout the project.
18. As part of Tunbridge Road extension, the existing
cul-de-sac shall be removed and new curb and
sidewalk constructed to provide conformity between
existing and new roadway.
19. In accordance with Section 92-2.006 of the City
Ordinance Code, this project shall conform to the
provisions of the City subdivision ordinance
(Title 9) and. where relevant. be consistent with
the provisions of the Sycamore Valley Specific
Plan. Any exceptions therefrom must be
specifically listed in the conditional approval
statement, attached to the Tentative Map.
20. All street signing shall be installed by the
developer as required by the City. This shall
include, but is not necessarily limited to, "stop"
signs, "no parking" signs, "not a through street"
signs, and street name signs. Traffic signs and
parking restriction signs must be approved by the
Police Department. All signage shall be
-- consistent with the existing sign format of the .-
Sycamore Subdivision area.
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21. Handicapped ramps shall be provided as required by
State of California Title 24, and by the City
Engineer.
22. Submit improvement plans prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer to the City Engineer for review and
inspection. These plans shall include any
necessary traffic signing and striping plans.
23. The street lighting design shall be submitted as
part of the improvement plans. california Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) schedule LS-2-C is the
applicable schedule.
24. Install street light standards and luminaries of
the design, spacing, and locations approved by the
City Engineer and the Chief of Planning.
25. A current title report and copies of the recorded
deeds of all parties having an interest in the
property and, if necessary, copies of deeds for
adjoining properties and easements, thereto, shall
be submitted at the time of submission of the
Final Subdivision Map for the City Engineer.
__ 26. Copies of the Final Map and improvement plans,
indicating all lots, streets, and drainage
facilities within the subdivision shall be
submitted at 1" - 300 ft. scale, for City mapping
purposes.
27. Furnish proof to the City Engineer of the
acquisition of all necessary rights of entry,
permits and/or easements for the construction of
off-site, temporary or permanent, road and
drainage improvements.
28. Submit improvement plans to the City Engineer for
review; pay the plan review, inspection and
applicable lighting fees.
29. Where soils or geologic conditions encountered in
grading operations are different from that
anticipated in the soil and geologic investigation
report, or where such conditions warrant changes
to the recommendations contained in the original
soil investigation, a revised soil or geologic
report shall be submitted for approval by the City
Engineer. It shall be accompanied by an
engineering and geological opinion as to the
safety of the site from hazards of land slippage,
-- erosion, settlement, and seismic activity.
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- 30. If grading is commenced prior to filing the Final
Map, a surety or guarantee, as determined suitable
by the City Engineer, shall be filed with the City
of Danville to ensure restoration of the site to a
stable and erosion resistant state if the project
is terminated prematurely.
31. Any grading on adjacent properties will require
written approval of those property owners
affected.
32. All grading plans shall be accompanied by erosion
control and revegetation plans.
33. Dust control measures, as approved by the City
Engineer shall be followed at all times during
grading and construction operations.
34. Construction and grading operations shall be
limited to weekdays (Monday through Friday) and
the hours from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. unless
approved in writing by the City Engineer.
35. Grading and land preparation shall be restricted
to the period of April 15 to October 15 to
minimize erosion and deposition of sediments in
- Sycamore Creek. All exposed erosive slopes
resulting from grading activities should be
hydromulched or otherwise stabilized by project
developers each year by October 15. Exceptions
may be granted by the City Engineer.
36. The soils engineer shall sign the final grading
plans.
37. The applicant's civil Engineer shall do a drainage
study and recommend drainage improvements for
review and approval by the City Engineer.
The study shall determine the nearest adequate
downstream drainage facility to which this
development can discharge its runoff. The
develoepr shall be responsible for any off-site
facilities required to convey runoff to the
adequate downstream drainage facility.
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Drainage facilities and drainage easements shall
be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and, where appropriate, the Chief
Engineer of the Contra Costa Flood Control
District.
39. Off-site drainage flows shall be intercepted at
the project boundary via an approved storm drain
facility, or as approved by the City.
40. Any portion of the drainage system that conveys
runoff from public streets shall be installed
within a dedicated drainage easement, or public
street.
41. Storm drain facilities shall be designed to
channel water into natural drainage ways. Outfall
lines should be designed to carry water from the
edge of developed areas to energy dissipators at
nearby creekbeds in order to minimize erosion that
will occur if outlets are placed at the top of
slopes.
42. Storm drains shall be placed in streets or open
space corridors wherever possible and the plan
shall be designed so that this can be accomplished
-- without the pipes being excessively deep.
43. If a storm drain must cross a lot, or be in an
easement between lots, the easement width shall be
equal to or at least double the depth of the storm
drain.
44. Roof drains shall empty onto paved areas, concrete
swales, other approved dissipating devices, or
into a pipe.
45. Under-sidewalk drains shall be provided to allow
on-site drainage to be tied in, should the need
arise.
46. Each lot shall be so graded as not to drain on any
other lot or adjoining property prior to being
picked up by an approved drainage system.
47. The developer shall confer with the City Engineer
prior to the preparation of improverment plans in
order to determine appropriate measures to control
rear Yard. patio area. and down Spout drainage of
the 10rs within the mrodect.
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48. Provisions shall be made to protect the
subdivision improvements from hillside runoff via
interceptor ditches, grade terraces, or similar
facilities within the development.
49. The Sycamore Valley Specific Plan mentions
Tunbridge Road and notes that the "existing road
is a residential collector road and as such is not
designed to carry heavy construction vehicles and
equipment." The bond estimate for this
subdivision shall include allowance for off-site
street repair in order to assure that local
streets will be restored to their original
quality.
50. A storm drain shall be extended south from
Tunbridge Road between lots 36 and 37 to pick up
drainage from an existing swale.
51. The developer shall keep adjoining public streets
free and clean of project dirt, mud, materials,
and debris during the construction period, as is
found necessary by the City Engineer.
52. Conduct a study of the impact this development
will have on existing capacity of Sycamore Creek,
both upstream and downstream. Construct off-site
improvements on Sycamore Creek to mitigate any
adverse impacts. Study to be reviewed by City and
Flood Control staff.
53. Repair existing erosion along Sycamore Creek and
as directed by Contra Costa Flood Control
District.
54. The applicant shall offer for dedication the
"development rights" along Sycamore Creek to the
City in accordance to the Sycamore Creek Floodway
Plan (Flood Control Zone 3-B, Project Amendment
No. 7) and Flood Control District Drawing
No. R-506.
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The applicant shall perform, or bond an amount
4dequate to ensure the proposed channel excavation
and construction of levees in accordance with
Flood Control District Drawing No. R-506. Any
drainage improvements required in the Sycamore
Creek floodway shall be built to enhance the
natural appearance of Sycamore Creek and minimize
the "man-made" look. Any work within the creek
may be subject to the requirements of the
Department of Fish and Game. The applciant shall
notify the Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box
47, Yountville, California, 94599, of any proposed
construction within this development that may
affect any fish and wildlife resources, per
Sections 1601 and 1602 of the Fish and Game Code.
56. Comply with all requirements of the San Ramon
Valley Fire Protection District with respect to
emergency vehicle access and all fire code
requirements.
57. Sewage disposal serving the project shall be
provided by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District.
58. Water supply serving the project shall be by the
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD).
59. Prior to filing the Final Map, the subdivider
shall furnish the City Engineer with letters from
EBMUD and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
stating that the Districts have agreed to furnish
water service and sewer service respectively to
each of the dwelling units and/or lot included on
the Final Map of the subdivision.
60. Any water well, cathodic protection well, or
exploratory boring shown on the map, that is known
to exist, is proposed, or is located during the
course of field operations, must be properly
destroyed, backfilled, or maintained in accordance
with applicable groundwater protection
ordinances. The Health Services Department of
Contra Costa County should be contacted
(415/372-4200) for additional information.
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61. If arohaeologic materials are uncovered during
grading, trenching or other excavation, earthowrk
within 100 feet of these materials shall be
stopped until a professional archaeologist who is
certified by the Society of California Archaeology
(SCA) and/or the Society of Professional
Archaeology (SOPA) has had an opportunity to
evaluate the significance of the find and suggest
appropriate mitigation measures, if they are
deemed necessary.
62. The applicant shall submit a list of proposed
street names for review and approval prior to
recordation of final maps.
63. Construction traffic shall be prohibited from
using that segment of Camino TassaJara south of
Diablo Road and north of Gatetree Drive.
64. Working Jointly, Sycamore Valley developers shall
prepare a day care plan addressing the potential
location(s) for day care facilities within
Sycamore Valley based upon individual project
demographics and demand.
The day care plan including a schedule for
implementation shall be submitted for the review
of the Chief of Planning prior to the recordation
of Final Maps for the project.
Open wire fencing shall be used in all rear yard
areas which abutt common open space or oDen space
areas ultimately to be conveyed to any public
agency. Open wire fencing shall also be used in
side yard and rear yard areas which traverse 2:1
or 3:1 slopes. This provision shall be
incorporated into the Dro4ect CC&R's.
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